US4372533A - Pneumatic lift pad - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
- F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F15B15/00—Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to another; Gearing associated therewith
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- B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
- B66F—HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD
- B66F3/00—Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads
- B66F3/24—Devices, e.g. jacks, adapted for uninterrupted lifting of loads fluid-pressure operated
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- This invention generally relates to fluid pressure devices and more particularly to a flexible, elastomeric, cord-fabric reinforced, inflatable container that functions as an extremely powerful and efficient pneumatic lift pad or jack.
- the invention discloses a press molded pad structure which results in a very low profiled pre-inflation device that may be positioned in confined spaces and inflated to perform a powerful lifting function.
- Pneumatic lift pads of the type alluded to are known and used in the art, there being various types and configurations available which attempt to meet the needs and requirements demanded of this type device. Exemplary of these are lift pads described and illustrated in U.S. Patents to Tezuka (U.S. Pat. No. 3,982,731); Orndorff, Jr. (U.S. Pat. No. 4,036,472); and Vetter (U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,067,544 and 4,143,854).
- This invention provides an improvement in the state of the pneumatic lift pad art by the provision of a press-molded device that: exhibits a very low profile when in its non-inflated condition, provides a high burst strength and increased structural integrity for a greater safety factor when applied to vigorous lifting applications, is extremely abrasion, puncture, and cut resistant, and has a patterned exterior surface for aggressive non-slip stability.
- the pneumatic pad of the present invention is characterized by a molded-in positioning locator in the cover ply that is of a contrasting color for ease in positioning of the pad in confined spaces.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of the topside or the bottom side, both sides being identical, of the pneumatic lift pad comprising the invention
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view, in section as may be taken on line 2--2 of FIG. 1, with the various plies separated for ease in illustrating the pre-cured ply orientation of the laminated pad structure;
- FIG. 3 is an elevational view similar to FIG. 2, in section and as may be taken on line 3--3 of FIG. 1, illustrating the pre-cured ply orientation of the structure;
- FIG. 4 is a partial elevational view, in section, of the structural components shown in FIG. 2 upon being press-molded and partially inflated;
- FIG. 5 diagramatically illustrates the arrangement of the reinforcement cord fabric plies
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view, partially broken away and partially in section, illustrating the valve mounting within the structure of the pad.
- FIG. 7 is a diagramatic plan view of the corner valve mounting illustrated in FIG. 6 showing the reinforcement cord orientation relative to the valve.
- a pneumatic pad in accordance with this invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 10, which pad 10 is a multi-ply integrally laminated construction in a substantially square or rectangular configuration. While it will be recognized that other geometric shapes may be applied to the pad 10 and these are considered within the scope of the invention a square or rectangular shape is more conducive to the manufacturing process and therefore this description will be specifically directed to pneumatic pads of a square or rectangular configuration.
- the pad structure comprises an inner fluid (liquid or air) impervious liner or envelope 12, first and second cord fabric plies 20 and 30, an outer envelope 14, and a valve 16 (shown in FIGS. 1 and 6) for pressurizing the pad 10.
- the elements of liner 12, cord fabric plies 20 and 30 and outer envelope 14 are all common to two integrally laminated covers 11 and 13 as illustrated in FIG. 4.
- the inner liner 12 is comprised of elastomeric ply sheets 12a and 12b, the sheet 12b being of a smaller dimension than the sheet 12a and thus providing a lap joint when the peripheral edges of the sheet 12a are folded over the sheet 12b. Because the pneumatic pad of this invention is a press-molded product, two sheets of a release paper 18 are inserted between the liner sheets 12a and 12b to maintain separation of the two upon vulcanization. Thus, upon being vulcanized, an enclosed envelope 12 is formed by the sheets 12a and 12b. Strips of gum elastomer 12c may also be provided and laid in along the periphery of the release paper 18 to maintain a uniform thickness of the liner 12 when a valve 16 is positioned in one of the corners as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 6.
- the cord fabric plies 20 and 30 are made similarily to a tire cord fabric and these may be of monofilaments or multifilament yarns of wire, synthetic or natural textiles, or glass embedded in a suitable elastomer to maintain a parallel orientation between adjacent cords. Steel wire, nylon, polyester, or aramid are the preferred cord materials because of the rigorous type application for these pads.
- the cord fabrics 20 and 30 are made in flat sheets to a specific length and width for a particular pad size and these sheets are folded in a press brake such as to impart a specific radius R to the cords prior to fabrication of the pad structure.
- the fabric may be folded such that a bend radius R of 4-20 mm is effected to the cords and the ends are overlapped to at least 75% of the length of fabric between the folds.
- a release liner is inserted to prevent sticking together of the overlapping fabric so that it may be stored for later use.
- the bend radius R will thus eliminate kinking of the cords throughout assembly, and cure operations.
- the cord fabric 20 comprises individual cords 22 folded such that it surrounds the innerliner 12, the ends of the cords 22 starting and ending a short distance in from the edge of the innerliner. In this configuration, the cord fabric 20 is single ply in one cover of the pad but it is double ply in the opposite cover.
- the cord fabric 30 is folded such that individual cords 32 exhibit a radius R in the area of the fold and this fabric is applied about the cord fabric 20 such that the cords 32 are orthogonal to the cords 22.
- the cord fabric 30 however is applied oppositely to the cord fabric 20, that is, it is applied such that the lapped ends are positioned in the opposite cover than the lapped ends of the cord fabric 20.
- the cord fabric 30 provides a single ply in one cover where the cord fabric 20 is double ply and provides a double ply in the opposite cover where the cord fabric 20 is single ply.
- the orientation of the cord fabrics 20 and 30 combine to provide at least three plies of cord fabric in each of the covers 11 and 13 of the pneumatic pad 10.
- cord fabric inserts 24 are positioned lengthwise along the lateral edges between the innerliner envelope 12 and the cord fabric plies 20 and 30.
- the cord fabric inserts 24 provide orthogonal and lateral reinforcement cords in the edges of the pad.
- the outer envelope 14 comprises a cover ply sheet 14a and a cover ply sheet 14b which are lap joined about their peripheral edges.
- the outer envelope 14 is comprised of an elastomer such as neoprene that provides excellent weather and abrasion resistance and in addition is resistant to a wide range of chemicals.
- the envelope is further characterized by a texture illustrated in FIG. 1 that provides a very high friction surface. While there are many texture configurations that may be applied, applicants have found that a small basketweave pattern 26 provides an excellent slip resistant friction surface to the pneumatic pad. This is of course important for the maintenance of the pad in its intended orientation in heavy lifting applications.
- the texture may be imparted to the pad exterior covers by means of a suitable textured mold liner. Further, and to provide an aid in positioning of the pad, there is provided a high visibility locator embedded in each cover of the pad.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the use of an X-pattern locator 28 but others such as concentric circles or a bullseye pattern may also be applied.
- the locator pattern is preferably comprised of an elastomer in a high contrast color such as for example yellow or the like that is integrally vulcanized into the cover elastomer of the pad. It will be appreciated from the foregoing that the locator 28 is advantageous in placing of the pad in confined spaces.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrates the valve mounting within the pad structure and as shown the valve assembly 16 is a solid metal fitting of brass or the like having a tapered butt end 16a that is embedded in the corner elastomer of the pad structure.
- the valve comprises a substantially triangular shaped butt end 16a having a nipple end 16b that protrudes from the corner of the pad. Integral with the nipple is a hex 16c having internal threads that facilitate connection to a supply of high pressure air for inflation of the pad.
- valve unit 16 is firmly seated with the base end 16a tapering to its larger extent toward the center of the pad and in this configuration may not be easily pulled out of the pad elastomer by reason of the crossed cords 22,32 as illustrated diagramatically in FIG. 7.
- wedge strips 40 may be positioned along either side of the butt end 16a. As indicated by the ghost line showing of the corner portion of the innerliner sheet 12b the valve 16 is positioned between the innerliner sheets 12a and 12b prior to vulcanization.
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